Lucky Terror
Lucky Terror

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Lucky Terror

1936
Movie
61 min
English

A sharpshooter in a traveling sideshow is falsely accused of murdering a local miner.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Albert RayGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

A cowboy named Tim is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must clear his name. He is accused of stealing horses and is on the run from the law and a vengeful rancher. Along the way, he teams up with a comic sidekick and tries to find the real culprit.

Critical Reception

Released in 1936, 'Lucky Terror' is a B-western that received a generally positive reception from audiences of the era who enjoyed its blend of action and humor. Critically, it's often viewed as a standard, albeit entertaining, entry in the genre, notable for its lead actor and comedic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Paced well with a good mix of action and comedy.

  • Tom Tyler delivers a solid performance as the heroic cowboy.

  • Al St. John provides ample comic relief.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive for its straightforward Western plot and comedic interludes, typical of films from its time.

Fun Fact

The film was part of Monogram Pictures' output, a studio known for its low-budget B-movies, particularly in the Western genre.

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